Leibman History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Leibman family finds its ancestral home that ancient basin that fed the Elbe, Rhine, Wesser, and Danube rivers. In that area, Leibman evolved as a German nickname for a person known "of a pleasant disposition." Early Origins of the Leibman familyThe surname Leibman was first found in Pomerania, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. The original, literal meaning of "Liebermann" was "one of pleasant disposition," but later came to represent many different branches of a powerful family. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power. Early History of the Leibman familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Leibman research. Another 130 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1790, 1791, 1803 and 1840 are included under the topic Early Leibman History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Leibman Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Liebman, Liebmann, Leibman, Leibmann, Liebermann, Leeberman, Leebermen, Libermen, Leverman (North Germany), Levermann, Liebersohn, Lieberson, Lieberherr, Lieberkuehn, Leverkuehn and many more. Early Notables of the Leibman familyProminent bearers of the name Leibman at this time were Georg Matthias von Liebermann (18th century), of the von Sonnenberg line, who became first lieutenant in the Austrian army and Lord of Wettschuetz. His...
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Leibman Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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